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May we be faithful readers of God’s Word as the Holy Spirit guides us in our Savior’s redemptive light.
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(Updated September 29)
We must look at the greatness, promises, and purposes of our God as revealed in His Word, because divine truth is our anchor in the storms of life.
From John 14:26-27: “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”
Montana’s Big Sky Country is filled with a variety of natural and man-made landmarks, and water is frequently found across the Treasure State. Today’s photographic narrative highlights some of the lakes and rivers taken from my personal collection.
The landscape of southwestern Montana is punctuated with the presence of the Madison River (see above map). Flowing from its source in Yellowstone National Park toward its confluence with the Jefferson and Gallatin Rivers, all three form the source of the mighty Missouri River. The Madison runs for 183 miles before reaching its final destination near the community of Three Forks.
The Madison River contains two dams. Both dams are located on either side of the town of Ennis in one of the top trout fishing areas in the state.
Hebgen Lake is located between West Yellowstone and Ennis. The lake is created with the building of Hebgen Dam (finished in 1914), and it is simple, yet effective in its construction. The dam’s concrete core with an earthen embankment holds together during the infamous 1959 earthquake, which measures 7.2 in magnitude.
The Madison Dam (opening in 1906) is built in the tight Bear Trap Canyon. Its construction backs up the Madison River with a lake much smaller than Hebgen. While usually listed on maps as Ennis Lake, the locals call it Meadow Lake. Much of the lake’s perimeter is filled with private dwellings, but one can still find access to fishing sites, boat ramps, and camping.
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Life’s landscape is littered with past casualties. Negativity and division create unfathomable gaps in mankind’s terrain.
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(Updated September 28)
Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. (Taken from Maclean’s book, A River Runs Through It.)
The nearest anyone can come to finding himself at any given age is to find a story that somehow tells him about himself.
Norman Maclean (1902-1990) was an American professor at the University of Chicago. Later in his life, he became quite an accomplished author. He spent part of his childhood in Missoula, Montana where his father was a Presbyterian minister.
Welcoming
Father’s door
Opens with grace
Finding joy in hope
Prayer
Opening
Wounded heart
Coming to Father
Asking for mercy’s aid
Prayer
Enabling
Faith’s voice
Light replaces darkness
Gratifying conversation with Father
Prayer
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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Prayer fills us with a source of peace to share with others.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 27)
Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude–an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God.
From Jeremiah 17:7: “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose confidence is the Lord.”
Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer. Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers. This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.
The photos shown with this poem come from my private collection. They desire to complement each stanza with nature’s voice.
Toes filled with white beach sand
Eastern horizon brightens
Morning’s sunrise glowing
Feeling life’s burdens lighten
Face stings with winter’s cold
Mountain ski run offers thrills
Freshest powder waiting
Energy flowing downhill
Sunset viewed from front porch
Peace adds footnote to this day
Tomorrow always dreams
Thoughts sketching blessed essay
Morning’s wilderness lake
Fisherman’s heart set to cast
Man and nature as one
Sunrise ascends to full mast
Moments with nature’s voice
Thankful for each treasured gift
Every day welcomes home
Spirit no longer adrift
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The spontaneous rhythm of nature encourages us to try it out ourselves.
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(Updated September 26)
Big Sky Buckeye 